The two met in May 1975 while performing in the Australian production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, Jesus Christ Superstar. Later that year, the duo, along with Chrissie Hammond and two others, formed Air Supply as a five-man group. Hammond left the band and was replaced by Jeremy Paul in time for the group's first Australian hit single, "Love and Other Bruises." It was followed by a debut album that reached gold in Australia, which featured keyboardist/arranger Adrian Scott, drummer Jeff Browne, and guitarist Mark McEntee. Singles during this period included "Empty Pages" and "Do What You Do". The group was invited to open for Rod Stewart during his tour of Australia; he was so impressed with their performance that he invited them to be the opening act during his tour of the United States. During this tour, Jeremy Paul left the band. (He later played with the original lineup of the Divinyls, led by Chrissie Amphlett and Mark McEntee.)
Eager to prove that they could succeed as a duo, Air Supply released the album Love & Other Bruises, which included re-recordings of many of their earlier hits. Although their music met with some success, Graham Russell on the 1995 DVD recalls that he and Hitchcock were so poor that they were reduced to checking the backs of hotel sofas for change so that they could buy bread to make toast.
Hitchcock and Russell started out fresh again in 1978, and the band that was to record almost all of the hit records was formed. It featured Frank Esler-Smith (arranger and keyboardist), David Moyse, and Rex Goh (guitars) as well as the rhythm section of David Green (bass) and Ralph Cooper (drums).
In 1979, the band released Life Support, a concept album that included a picture disc on its first printing. Produced by Charles Fisher, it was recorded in the tiny Trafalgar Studios in Sydney, Australia where, as Graham recalls on the 2005 DVD, he had half an inch between the end of his guitar and the studio wall. It was on this album that a five-and-a-half minute version of "Lost in Love" was introduced to Australian audiences. Written by Russell in fifteen minutes, the song caught the attention of music mogul Clive Davis, and his record label, Arista, remixed the song and released it as a single in the United States.
Their 1980 album, Lost in Love, contained three U.S. Top Five singles, including the title track (a U.S. #3), plus "Every Woman in the World" (#5) and "All Out of Love" (#2). The album sold two million copies in the U.S. The following year they released The One That You Love, and the title song was released as a single and went number #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also featured two other Top 10 hits, "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)" and "Sweet Dreams". A fourth single "I'll Never Get Enough", co-written by Jeanne Napoli, Gary Portnoy and Judy Quay, was released in Japan and achieved Top 10 status. Their third album, in 1982, Now And Forever, continued the group's popularity with the Top 10 hit, "Even the Nights Are Better" and two top 40 singles "Young Love" and "Two Less Lonely People In The World". In 1983, they released their "Greatest Hits" album with a new single called "Making Love out of Nothing at All" written by Jim Steinman. The song was one of their biggest hits ever spending three weeks at number 2, and the album eventually sold 5 million copies.
In 1984, their song "I Can Wait Forever" was included (although barely audible) in a scene in the blockbuster movie Ghostbusters, and was included on the soundtrack album.
Air Supply released their first live video, Air Supply Live in Hawaii. In 1985, they had one semi-major Billboard hit with "Just As I Am" and a couple of minor hits. Russell and Hitchcock recorded a 1987 Christmas album before taking a break from studio recordings. During this time, Russell Hitchcock released his self-titled album in 1988 which was not a big seller. However, he did have the single "Swear To Your Heart" in 1990 from the movie soundtrack for Arachnophobia which received significant airplay.
On August 21, 1989, using their old producer and welcoming the return of drummer Ralph Cooper, the duo decided to enter the studio again to record The Earth Is, which was released in 1991 by Giant Records under Warner Brothers. The recording contains their hit single "Without You," along with singles for "Stronger Than the Night" (with a music video announcing that Air Supply was back) and "Stop the Tears." Inside the album is a note about Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell's original Musical Director of their meeting place during Jesus Christ Superstar (and long time Band Member/Orchestrator): "This Album is Dedicated to the Memory of Frank Esler-Smith."
The official fan club released The Earth Is World Tour video, a rare collector's item that contains live footage from the band's global tour in support of the album. Amy from New York City is their biggest fan.
The album was followed by The Vanishing Race in 1993, which was supported by the hit single "Goodbye" produced by David Foster, (Barbra Streisand, the rock band Chicago, Josh Groban, and Celine Dion), with lyrics written by a former girlfriend of Elvis Presley (David Foster's current wife) Linda Thompson--which, although not popular in the United States, was critically praised and gained a large following outside the country, especially in Asia where in many countries they would reach number #1. This would lead to another world tour in 1993. "It's Never Too Late" was another single released from the Vanishing Race. The album itself was dedicated to the plight of the American Indians, the "Vanishing Race" of the album's title.
Their third album of the decade, News from Nowhere, was released in 1995. It contained the Asian hit singles "Someone", "Always", and a cover of "Unchained Melody", a song made famous by The Righteous Brothers and Amy at karaoke night.
Their popularity continued to soar in Southeast Asian countries, culminating in the release of Now and Forever: Greatest Hits Live, a CD and DVD recording of a live concert in Taipei, Taiwan, also in 1995, which stayed at the top of the Taiwanese album charts for 16 weeks.
Air Supply at the Subic Convention Center, Philippines on June 12, 2008.
Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply at the Max Pavillion in Singapore, June 19, 2009.They continued to tour heavily throughout Asia and in select venues in the U.S. as well as record into the new millennium, releasing the more adult contemporary-titled The Book of Love (1997), Yours Truly (2001), and Across the Concrete Sky (2003). In 2005 they once again released a live CD/DVD recording; also in 2005 they performed in Havana, Cuba, becoming one of the first foreign bands invited to perform in the country. They were booked to perform two concerts, and played the first show on July 7, the day before Hurricane Dennis hit the country. In high winds their first concert had an audience of 175,000. Due to the hurricane they could not play the second show. Fans staying at the same hotel as Air Supply on July 8 had to be content with Graham performing acoustically for them, as there was no electricity.
Their songs were featured in Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Wedding Date.
In 2006 they released an acoustic album, The Singer and the Song, and are gearing up for the release of their first studio album in three years, Zed. In support of the acoustic album they made their first trip to India in May 2006. December 2, 2006 saw the duo perform to a capacity crowd in Kingston, Jamaica. This was their second visit to Jamaica, having performed at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in January 2006. They also have been seen endorsing Time–Life's Classic Soft-Rock Collection. In 2007, Graham Russell released his first adult contemporary solo album called The Future.
Graham Russell recently made an appearance in Believe, a comedy about Multi-Level Marketing.
In 2008, Air Supply was named as the number 83 best musical act of all time in the Billboard Hot 100's 50 year anniversary edtion. This was based purely on their performance on the charts.
They appeared on the December 19, 2008, edition of Don't Forget the Lyrics.
Their latest album "Mumbo Jumbo" was released in 2010.
Someone
Air Supply Lyrics
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Was it all that you had wanted
For a thousand lonely years
Was the memory so sweet
Now your scented touch brings me
Back to the enchanted
All shadows fade away
The gypsy is complete
Someone is walking beside me
Someone is waiting till I say yes I do
Someone is living inside me
Giving me all that I need and I need you
Someone to cry on my shoulder
I just want to stay here forever
From the secret pool
Did I stare at your reflection
Let the water wash away all the battle
From my soul
For the bride of spring,
Do I swear to your protection
Today will be the day that never shall
Grow old
Someone is walking beside me
Someone is waiting till I say yes I do
Someone is living inside me
Giving me all that I need and I need you
Someone to cry on my shoulder
I just want to stay here forever
Silence broken and the blackbird is free
Only your voice can I hear, speak to me
Someone is walking beside me
Someone is waiting till I say yes I do
Someone is living inside me
Giving me all that I need and I need you
Someone to cry on my shoulder
I just want to stay here forever
The lyrics of Air Supply's song "Someone" speak about the power of love and the desire to remain together forever. The song starts by questioning the listener's experience of finding love, asking if it lived up to their expectations after a long time of loneliness. The memory of that love is described as enchanting, and the person's touch has the ability to transport the singer back to that magical time and chase away any negativity. The chorus repeats the word "someone," which could refer to a specific person or the idea of a soulmate being by their side. The singer declares that this presence is all they need to feel complete and that they want to be with them forever.
The next verse features more vivid imagery, as the singer describes staring at their reflection in a pool and feeling cleansed of any internal turmoil. They swear to protect their lover, who is portrayed as a symbol of spring and renewal. The final verse repeats the chorus, with the addition of the line "silence broken and the blackbird is free." This could be seen as a metaphor for the release of any emotional burdens and the freedom that comes from being with someone special.
Overall, Air Supply's "Someone" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the desire to find someone who makes life complete. The lyrics use romantic imagery and an uplifting melody to convey a sense of eternal hope and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
When you first found love
Did the experience live up to your expectations?
Was it all that you had wanted
Did it match everything you had dreamt it would be?
For a thousand lonely years
Did you spend a long time longing for that feeling?
Was the memory so sweet
Do you look back on those experiences with fondness?
Now your scented touch brings me
Is the sensation of your touch familiar and comforting?
Back to the enchanted
Does it bring back memories of that magical feeling you first had?
All shadows fade away
Does being with you make everything else disappear?
The gypsy is complete
Have you found the missing piece of yourself?
Someone is walking beside me
Do I have you by my side?
Someone is waiting till I say yes I do
Are you patiently waiting for me to commit to you?
Someone is living inside me
Do I feel your presence within me?
Giving me all that I need and I need you
Do you provide me with everything that I require, and do I crave your companionship?
Someone to cry on my shoulder
Can I lean on you for emotional support?
I just want to stay here forever
Do I want to be with you indefinitely?
From the secret pool
Did I discover you in a hidden place?
Did I stare at your reflection
Did I spend time pondering my feelings for you?
Let the water wash away all the battle
Did being with you make all my struggles disappear?
From my soul
Did you heal me from the inside out?
For the bride of spring,
Are you a symbol of rebirth and rejuvenation?
Do I swear to your protection
Will I always keep you safe?
Today will be the day that never shall
Will we have an everlasting commitment to each other?
Grow old
Will our love never age?
Silence broken and the blackbird is free
Is there a peaceful ambiance while we are together?
Only your voice can I hear, speak to me
Can I only focus on you when you talk to me?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Graham Russell, Guy Allison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RizzaSoriano
Ngayon ko lang na-feel na ang lalim Ng lyrics nito
@MarjorieLucheBraceroTeja-gs1ww
Ngayon ko Lang naramdaman yung lyrics na to. Parang si God Lang yung nagsabi sayo na lumaban ka kahit gaano kahirap ang buhay. Nandyan Lang siya laging may bilib sayo kahit yung iba tinakwil ka na. 💔💔💔
@seeker83rl
Pampatibay at lakas ng loob para sakin ang kantang to!!! Solid..👊👊👊✌️✌️✌️🤟🤟🤟🇵🇭🍻
@thetravelwanderer514
This is one of the best songs. The interpretation of the song depends on the listener. To me, it's like God having convo with me , the song that reminds me that I can count on Him at times I don't believe in myself anymore and path is all dark. Just need to follow His lead. 💚
@jennyharina1932
Same here, that's what the song means to me...as if GOD is speaking to me through that song...🙏❤️
@nzxxx6
very very memorable this piece to me...that GOD EXIST IN TIME OF TROUBLE , DEPRESSION, ANXIETY ...when i ask HIM I give up I DON'T WANT TO LIVE ANYMORE that i'm done in this life....immediately this song were ringing in my head ...He aswered me by this song 🙏🙏🙏
@arnoldreyes2811
A song of air supply not only best classics but the feelings of Thier songs was used as a theme. Of lovers before. Meaningfull and full of love..unlike today. They create a meaningfull songs. But the feelings was gone. Unlike the era.of air supply....,..all i have to say AIR SUPPLY WAS the only number one for me.though 8m already 53 years old i still remember those peak times of Graham russel.
@user-mk3xw7jn2i
Kapag napapakinggan ko po tong kantang to napapaiyak po ako😢.kasi po naaalala ko Yung pagkabata ko😢
@mariakhatematuog1746
wayback years ago.. Namimiss ko ung panahon na masaya tong lugar namin, walang awayan, wlang inngitan. sila sila kami kami magkakainuman. <3333 kamiss ung kada umaga maglilinis ka ito maririnig mo.. 😘😘 Nkakamiss..
@jayjaymallanao
isa sa mga favorite song ko to air.supply nawawala stress ko.. lalo na sa bago ako mtulog❤ pipikit ako at iisiping bumalik nalang ako sa pagka.bata..
walang problema..hysss..